Head of Spanish

Kingdown School is looking to appoint a highly skilled Head of Spanish to join our committed and passionate team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead Spanish in our successful Modern Foreign Languages Department, supporting the team in raising attainment and challenging students to achieve their best in the subject.

Contract: Permanent. Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2B (£30,000 – £46,525 + £5,354). Other: QTS (essential).

Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Managing team of Spanish subject specialists, you will have experience in a similar leadership role (ideally within a MFL Department) and will be able to teach across our full age and ability range, up to and including Key Stage 5.

We and are looking for someone who:  

• Is an experienced teacher committed to delivering excellence;
• Has proven leadership skills/experience (ideally in a MFL Department);
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Is aware of current initiatives in Spanish;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in our MFL Department;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure. 

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack (below).

Visiting our school 

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Kingdown School has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office to arrange a tour:

·        Telephone: 01985 215551

·        Email: lmg@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk

To apply, please click ‘Quick Apply’ to complete an application form. Please use the Supporting Statement section to explain why you’re right for the job (including any experience, skills or other information which you think makes you suited for the role). Please keep your statement to no more than two sides of A4 (approx. 1000 words).

Closing Date: Monday 29th January 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 1st February 2024

Kingdown School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.